Are The Proposed Changes To The Rules Of Civil Procedure Trauma-Informed?

When someone is harmed-whether by an act of violence, a catastrophic car crash, or an accident caused by someone else's negligence-the civil justice system should offer them more than just a path to compensation. It should offer safety. It should offer dignity. It should understand that for many, the act of seeking justice is as psychologically complex as it is legally challenging.

In Part 1 of a 3 part series, the question being asked is are survivors of sexual abuse at risk of exposing personal information without court safeguards?

The legal system is often a minefield for those navigating trauma, especially survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or other interpersonal harms.